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Wondering What It’s Like, All Saints Sunday, 1 John 3:1-3

A sermon delivered on November 1, 2026 by Patrick H. Wrisley. Throughout the first letter of John, we read how the evangelist peppers us in staccato fashion with “the whys” for the purpose of his writing. These are mostly found … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Mixing Politics and Religion, Matthew 22:15-22

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Today we are nine days away from one of the most consequential and closely watched mid-term elections in recent memory. Today, I want to give you a voting guide for … Continue reading →

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Were You There When Love Came to Town?, Matthew 21:1-13

A Sermon Delivered on March 29, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Looking forward to your left and to the West, you see the gleaming marble of the Temple. On your right towards the east, rising a bit … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101: Getting the Basics Right, John 3:1-7

 A Sermon Delivered on March 1, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Our New Testament reading on this Second Sunday of Lent is a text most of us know well, perhaps too well. Yet it serves as a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the Point, Matthew 17:1-9

A Sermon Delivered on February 15, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Today marks the close of the liturgical year’s Second Act. The First Act, Advent and Christmas, introduced us to God’s remarkable interest in and personal investment … Continue reading →

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